It took about 20 minutes to get from the start of the line to the turnstile, where there were bag checks and ushers wanding fans. Even VIPs had to wait as a long line. Actor Oliver Platt was seen outside the stadium's Hodges entrance.

During the 2-0 win over the Phillies, the club did announce that it was regular-season record crowd of 43,947 at Citi Field.

"A record number of fans were through the turnstiles at Citi Field by first pitch," the Mets said. "With a 20-plus percent increase in ticket sales for the 2015 season, we continue to strongly encourage fans to take mass transit and arrive early."